Life in the United Kingdom

Cardiff Bay, Wales

2009-04-08T11:08:00.000-07:00

Cardiff, Wales

2009-04-08T11:04:00.000-07:00

Top of the Beacon Hill 2009

2009-02-07T02:20:00.000-08:00

Snow Man at Beacon Hill 2009

2009-02-07T02:06:00.000-08:00

Snow at Frank Gibb Building, Loughborough University

2009-02-03T02:20:00.000-08:00

Snow Man at Loughborough University

2009-02-03T02:06:00.000-08:00

Snow at Student Union, Loughborough University

2009-02-02T10:15:00.000-08:00

Sipping Cinnamon Latter for Winter Warmer

2009-02-02T10:12:00.001-08:00

Winter is coffee's favorite season. A cup of cinnamon latter will keep you warm.

Snow at Holywell Park, Loughborough

2009-02-02T10:07:00.000-08:00

Snow at Holywell Park, Loughborough

2nd February 2009 (1st Day of the Extreme Winter)

"The worst snowfalls to affect Britain in 18 years has led to school and
road closures, disrupted rail services and hundreds of flight
cancellations". (BBC, 2009)

Keeping warm in winter

2009-02-02T09:58:00.000-08:00

Something to look forward to?

Keeping warm in winter

Here is your guide to keeping warm this winter. We have a selection of tips to help you stop shivering in the cold winter months. From keeping the draughts out and keeping the heat in, to keeping an eye on friends and neighbours.

Keeping warm over the winter months - Useful information from Help The Aged

Keep moving:

Try not to stay sitting down for long stretches. Get up and move around a bit. Any kind of activity, from walking to the shops (as long as it's not very cold) to doing the vacuuming, gets your circulation going and makes you feel warmer.
If you have difficulty walking, moving your arms and legs and wiggling your toes and fingers will help.
If it's very cold outside or icy underfoot, try to keep active indoors rather than venturing outside.

Eat for Warmth:

During cold weather, regular hot meals and hot drinks will provide warmth and energy.
Even if you don't feel like cooking, try to have at least one proper meal a day. Certain foods, such as potatoes, beans, bread, milk, eggs, meat and fish, are all good sources of protein, energy and vitamins which will help keep you healthy.
Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables will also help. Contact the local council for details of the Meals on Wheels service in your area, which can provide hot meals.
It's also a good idea to keep stocked up on some basic foods so you don't need to go out to the shops on very cold days.

Dress for warmth:

Wrapping up warmly, both indoors and out, is very important. Several layers of thin clothing, for example, a shirt or blouse, thin jersey and cardigan, will keep you warm by trapping air between them. Clothes made from wool, polyester or fleecy synthetic fibres are usually warmer. Thermal underwear can help beat the chill.
Warm, thick tights or long socks are a must, as well as a warm pair of slippers.
When sitting down, a shawl around the shoulders or a blanket over the knees will provide a lot of warmth.
When you go out, be sure that you are dressed for the weather; it is very easy to just throw your coat on when you go to the shops, only to realise on the way that it's colder than you thought. During the winter, make sure you wear warm layers under your coat, and wear gloves and a hat or headscarf; this is very important as a lot of your body heat is lost through your head. Warm shoes or boots with good grips are also important.
If you get wet, change into dry new clothing as soon as you get indoors.

Keeping your home warm:

Whatever type of heating you may have, it is important to keep both your living room and bedroom warm enough.
Try to heat your bedroom overnight during the winter months. If this isn’t possible, warm your bedroom at night before you go to bed. If it's very cold weather, and if bills are a great problem, living and sleeping in one room may be a last resort – but get some friends or family to move your bed into the living room rather than sleeping in an armchair overnight.
The recommended temperature is 21 degrees Celsius, but you may be more comfortable at a higher temperature.
If the temperature falls below 16 degrees Celsius, the elderly especially could be at risk of suffering from hypothermia, heart attack or a stroke.

One of the best ways of increasing your comfort and keeping bills down is to make your home more energy efficient. There are two sides to energy efficiency. One is to keep the heat in and draughts out by insulating and draught-proofing your home.

The other is to make good use of your heating and get full benefit from your fuel. By keeping you warmer and saving you money, energy efficiency is good news all round.

Keep a thermometer handy so you know the temperature:

Try to keep all the rooms you use during the day at a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit), and warm your bedroom at night before going to bed.

Draught-proofing:

Draught-proofing the front door with a well-fitting curtain will cut down on draughts, but avoid using loose draught excluders as it is very easy to trip over them.
Draught-proofing strips can also be fixed between the part of the window that moves and the frame, and to the bottom of doors, especially the front and back doors where most heat is lost.

Thermostat controls:

Make sure you know how to set the heating controls. If you can't heat your bedroom overnight during the winter months, set the timer so that the heat comes on an hour before you get up and goes off when you go to bed.
Try to keep the heat in all the rooms you use during the day at 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit).

Central heating:

Make sure your heating system is in good working order by getting it checked at least once a year. Ask your gas or electricity supplier about this as they may offer free checks for people aged over 60.

Insulation:

Heat rises, so a lot of heat can be lost through your roof. You can cut this down by insulating your loft.

Double glazing:

Double glazing cuts heat loss, but can be expensive. However, you can attach plastic film or sheeting to the window frame which will help.
Curtains will also insulate your windows. Ideally they should reach right down to the ground. This traps a layer of air between the glass and the curtain which gives added insulation. If you have radiators under your windows, don't let the curtains hang in front of them. Tuck them behind the radiators so that the heat flows into the room.

Water tanks:

Your hot water tank should also be insulated. A special jacket that fits around the tank will slow down the amount of heat loss and keep your hot water at the right temperature for longer. Your cold water tank should also be insulated to stop it from freezing over in the winter months.

General Advice:

Research has shown that as we get older, the risk of heart attack or stroke greatly increases in cool temperatures, so it’s important to keep your home warm.
Living in the warm keeps the body temperature up, which helps to protect against the effects of the cold outside. So it’s important to keep your home warm and to dress up warm when you go outside.
Cold air on the head and face at night has been shown to increase blood pressure.
So remember to close your bedroom window at night when it’s cold outside.

It is very important to keep warm in bed at night. A hot water bottle will warm up your bed, as will an electric blanket, although you must never use the two together as this can be dangerous.
Wearing the right clothing to bed is as important as wrapping up when you go outside - thermal underwear or pyjamas and bed socks will all help keep you warm right through the night.
A warm, milky drink before bed can also help and, if you sometimes wake during the night feeling cold, you could keep a flask of hot drink by your bedside too. Try and make sure you have enough bedclothes.
Finally, however much you like the fresh air, in very cold weather it is advisable to keep your bedroom window closed.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/humber/content/articles/2004/11/25/winter_advice_for_elderly_feature.shtml

Snow in Loughborough - February 2009 (Day 1)

2009-02-02T09:33:00.000-08:00

Winter Meals

2009-02-02T09:14:00.001-08:00

Lamb Chop

Hot & Spicy Crab

Avocado Salad

Beef Steak

Hot Lai Chi Kang

Oodles n'Oodles

2009-02-02T09:14:00.000-08:00

Oodles n'Oodles is a brand-new opening at Birmingham's Star City that offers
casual pan-Asian dining in a modern, open-plan environment. Noodles are
cooked from scratch in the open kitchen and you can watch the action on the
TV screens which are dotted around the venue. Panda prints on the wall
provide the oriental flavour to complement a menu that encompasses plenty of
rice and wet and fried noodles dishes from China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
There are also hot and cold oriental desserts as well as mocktails,
smoothies, soft drinks and iced coffees. There's room for 200 diners
including semi-private booths with a funky cage feel. He most important it's
HALAL!

Address: Unit 1B - Star City - Nechells - Birmingham City Centre - B7 5SB -
0121 327 9389

Winter in Loughborough 2008

2009-01-01T14:47:00.000-08:00

Info when the pictures taken:-

2°C

Weather: Cloudy
Wind: W at 0 mph
Humidity: 52%

Thu

0°C | -1°C

Fri

3°C | -4°C

Sat

1°C | -3°C

Sun

3°C | 0°C

Winter Fruits

2008-12-13T13:03:00.001-08:00

Dinner Aidil adha cum AGM (DAcA) MML 2008

2008-12-13T12:34:00.000-08:00

Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera,

Terlebih dahulu kami ingin mengambil kesempatan ini untuk mengucapkan
Selamat Hari Raya Eidul Adha kepada rakan2 sekelian. Semoga kita mendapat
keberkatanNya dan semoga kita diberi peluang sebagai tetamu Allah di tahun2
mendatang.

Sehubungan itu, InsyaAllah majlis DAcA MML 2008 akan dilansungkan dengan
meneruskan lagi tradisi MML.

A. Pembahagian juadah mengikut zon
Setelah mengambil kira banyak faktor2, bilangan warga zon, agihan masak
memasak terdahulu, etc....etc... pembahagian juadah adalah seperti berikut :

Zon Kegworth/Sutton - kambing masak kari / korma/ beriyani atau sewaktu
dengannya (daging Qurban)
Zon Burleigh - nasi tomato
Zon Bandar A (sila rujuk senarai dibahagian terakhir email): nasi minyak
Zon Bandar B (sila rujuk senarai dibahagian terakhir email) :
jelatah/salad dan buah-buahan
Zon Braddon - pencuci mulut/ kuih-muih ala-ala Malaysia
Zon Tesco - ayam masak merah atau sewaktu dengannya
Zon Buckingham - mee/bihun/kueh tiaw goreng

Note: i. Setiap keluarga/individu memasak untuk anggaran untuk consumption
15 orang
ii . pembahagian ayam dan daging akan dibuat pada hari Jumaat (12
Dec 2008) -
p/s - Harris 'runner' ayam & Hairi 'runner' daging - runner akan
update zon masing2 masa yang
sesuai untuk mengambil daging/ayam

B. Calon-calon Penghulu dan bakal AJK
b1.Secara tradisinya lagi, warga MML dan pasangan masing2 yang datang ke
Loughborough selepas AGM Jan 2008 (dipangggil warga baru), secara automatik
akan menjadi AJK sesi seterusnya
b2.Selain itu, rakan2 warga baru serta pasangan yang membuat PhD semuanya
layak untuk menjadi calon penghulu.
b3.Undian untuk memilih penghulu dan timbalan penghulu akan diadakan semasa
AGM nanti. Semua warga MML termasuk pasangan masing2 layak mengundi. Anak2
MML dikecualikan dari membuang undi.
b4.Selebihnya, Jawatankuasa baru MML akan dibentuk sejurus selepas AGM
diadakan.

Alhamdulillah tradisi ini telah berjalan dengan baik sejak beberapa tahun
dilaksanakan.

Calon2 penghulu adalah seperti berikut:
1.Mohd Nazmi
2.Awie
3.Meor
4.Shajahan
5.Fikri
6.Azizul(UNIMAP)
7.Adam
8.Faizal
9.Azizul (UTP)
10.Edwin
11.Asri
12. Afizan

Senarai AJK Yang Bakal dibentuk (i.e termasuklah dari senarai calon Penghulu
di atas)
1 Azlan & Dilla
2.Ibrahim & Hazlina
3.Mokhtar & Syima
4.Hafiza Yahya
5. Wan Nur Asrina
6. Nur Dini Rusli
7. Nikshaman
8.Mohd Nazmi
9.Awie & Hazlina
10.Meor & Fizah
11.Shajahan
12.Fikri & Masitah
13.Azizul(UNIMAP) & Mariny
14.Adam & Mimi
15.Faizal
16.Azizul (UTP) & Rozi
17.Edwin & Malia
18.Asri
19. Afizan

Mohon maklumkan jika ada senarai yang tertinggal/ tertambah. Sebarang
kemusykilan bolehlah hubungi hazman sor99@... @ kyong ayongmahani@....

Wassalam

"MML Pemurah, Peramah & Meriah"

ayongmahani
b/p warga kerja DAcA MML 2008

Winter Games Double MML 2008

2008-12-12T12:52:00.000-08:00

French Market at Loughborough 2008

2008-12-12T12:47:00.000-08:00

Nasi Lemak Loughborough!

2008-12-11T13:05:00.000-08:00

River & Walk (Loughborough 2008)

2008-12-10T12:46:00.000-08:00

Technology Transfer Poster 2008

2008-12-09T12:54:00.000-08:00

Transport and streets:Map of Westminster car parks

2008-12-01T13:38:00.000-08:00

Transport and streets:Map of Westminster car parks

Cowgirl

2008-11-17T04:25:00.000-08:00

Chatsworth Country Fair

The Cowgirl at Chatsworth Country Fair 2008
More pictures at : http://cutiuk.blogspot.com/search/label/Chatsworth

Chatsworth Country Fair

The Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events,
held in Chatsworth park, and it attracts large crowds from all over the
country. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air
balloons, parachuting and over 300 varied trade stands and rural crafts make
this a memorable event with something for everyone.

An exciting Grand Ring programme takes place over the weekend, with displays
ranging from a vintage car parade to the hot air balloon races and terrier
racing. A sporting clay pigeon shoot takes place on both days and the bouncy
castle and old time fairground are always popular with children.

Many of England's heritage of Country Sports and pastimes are on show
including Armed service displays, horse shoeing, Ferret racing, archery and
sheep dog trials.

http://www.countryfairoffice.co.uk/

Loughborough Autumn Show 2008

2008-10-30T14:02:00.000-07:00

Loughborough Town

RTA MML 2008

2008-10-25T22:50:00.000-07:00

Warga MML 2008

Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri MML 2008 - No. 1

2008-10-25T22:45:00.000-07:00

Majlis Sambutan Aidilfitri MML 2008

Aturcara Majlis:
10.00am ketibaan tetamu (makanan sekali)
10.15am Majlis dimulakan dengan Doa (bacaan doa oleh Amir)
10.20am Pembukaan bacaan ayat2 suci Al-Quran dari anak Kafa
10.35am Ucapan alu-aluan Penghulu MML
10.45 am persembahan anak2 Kafa - Nasyid (tajuk lagu 'Biarlah Rahsia')
11.00am Sesi mengambil gambar beramai2
11.15 am bacaan doa makan anak2 kafa group umur 4 tahun
11.20 am majlis santapan dan ramah tamah diselang seli dengan sesi
berkenalan dengan warga baru MML - post grad & under grad
12.50pm-1.00pm Majlis bersurai - sesi berkemas-kemas bungkus membungkus

'MML peramah, pemurah dan meriah'

Terima kasih kepada pihak penganjur AJK MML 2008, terutamanya Saudari
Ayongmahani & Saudara Azman.

Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri MML 2008 - No. 2

2008-10-25T22:30:00.000-07:00

Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera,

Tarikh: 25 Okt 2008
Hari: Sabtu
Tempat: Main Hall Burliegh College (sebelah swimming pool)
Masa: 10am - 1pm
Menu: macam-macam ada......... Nasi 'Biarlah Rahsia', sate goreng, nasi
impit, kuah kacang, masak lodeh/lontong, mee/bihun/kueh tiaw goreng,
rendang, kuih muih/ biskut raya dan buah-buahan

Aturcara Majlis:
10.00am ketibaan tetamu (makanan sekali)
10.30am Majlis dimulakan dengan Doa (bacaan doa oleh Amir)
10.35am Pembukaan bacaan ayat2 suci Al-Quran dari anak Kafa
10.55am Ucapan alu-aluan Penghulu MML
11.10 am persembahan anak2 Kafa
11.40 am bacaan doa makan anak2 kafa group umur 4 tahun
11.45 am majlis santapan dan ramah tamah diselang seli dengan sesi
berkenalan dengan warga baru MML - post grad & under grad
1.00pm Majlis bersurai dan sesi berkemas-kemas

Note: MC RTA MML 2007 - Sdr. Ir Murad.

'MML pemurah, peramah, meriah'

Makluman dari Saudari Ayongmahani & Saudara Azman
b/p AJK MML 2008

Gotong-royong Aqikah Farihah Hj Kamal di Loughborough 2008

2008-10-25T14:44:00.000-07:00

Gotong-royong aqikah Nur Farihaha Hj Kamal di Loughborough, 2008

Aidilfitri 2008 - Loughborough, UK

2008-10-03T10:49:00.000-07:00

Open house at Gardner Close, UK

:: London Central Mosque Trust Ltd. & The Islamic Cultural Centre ::

2008-09-29T06:32:00.000-07:00

:: London Central Mosque Trust Ltd. & The Islamic Cultural Centre ::

S F is sending you Holiday Inn, LONDON-OXFORD CIRCUS information

2008-09-12T07:52:00.001-07:00

Hotel in London

If you can not read this formatted HTML Email please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/925/en/hotel/lonmr/welcome

Holiday Inn
LONDON-OXFORD CIRCUS
57-59 WELBECK STREET
LONDON, W1G 9BL
ENGLAND
Tel: 44-20-79354442
Fax: 44-20-74873782

Check-In Date:

Check-Out Date:

Group Booking Code:

Adults:	Children:	Rooms:

Rate Preference:

Click here if the Check Availability button does not respond.

View more hotel details and images.

Welcome to the Holiday Inn London Oxford Circus hotel which is located in a quiet Edwardian terrace in Marylebone, just 2 minutes walk from London's famous Oxford Street. The Holiday Inn London-Oxford Circus is ideally suited for both business and pleasure travellers.

Centrally situated, London's historic and famous attractions are all within walking or a short distance to the hotel. These are Theatreland, Harley Street, West End Shopping including Debenhams, › more

The Royal Collection - Windsor Castle

2008-09-04T12:51:00.000-07:00

The Royal Collection - Windsor Castle: "e open during the winter months.

The Semi-State Rooms closed

10 November

Please note that when the State Apartments are closed the Semi-State Roo"

P&O Ferries | Ferries to France | Cross Channel Ferries

2008-09-04T09:05:00.000-07:00

P&O Ferries | Ferries to France | Cross Channel Ferries

Chatsworth Country Fair

2008-08-30T04:25:00.003-07:00

Chatsworth Country Fair

The Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events,
held in Chatsworth park, and it attracts large crowds from all over the
country. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air
balloons, parachuting and over 300 varied trade stands and rural crafts make
this a memorable event with something for everyone.

An exciting Grand Ring programme takes place over the weekend, with displays
ranging from a vintage car parade to the hot air balloon races and terrier
racing. A sporting clay pigeon shoot takes place on both days and the bouncy
castle and old time fairground are always popular with children.

Many of England's heritage of Country Sports and pastimes are on show
including Armed service displays, horse shoeing, Ferret racing, archery and
sheep dog trials.

http://www.countryfairoffice.co.uk/

Chatsworth Vintage Cars

2008-08-30T04:25:00.002-07:00

Chatsworth Country Fair

Many of England's heritage of Country Sports and pastimes are on show
including Armed service displays, horse shoeing, Ferret racing, archery and
sheep dog trials.

http://www.countryfairoffice.co.uk/

Chatsworth Antiques Motocycles

2008-08-30T04:25:00.001-07:00

Chatsworth Country Fair

Many of England's heritage of Country Sports and pastimes are on show
including Armed service displays, horse shoeing, Ferret racing, archery and
sheep dog trials.

http://www.countryfairoffice.co.uk/

Chatsworth Antiques Lorries

2008-08-30T04:25:00.000-07:00

Chatsworth Country Fair

Many of England's heritage of Country Sports and pastimes are on show
including Armed service displays, horse shoeing, Ferret racing, archery and
sheep dog trials.

http://www.countryfairoffice.co.uk/

Bath, England

2008-08-29T17:14:00.000-07:00

Roman Bath, England

Bath

2008-08-29T17:12:00.000-07:00

Roman Bath, England

Berry Picking at Wymesworld

2008-08-29T17:04:00.000-07:00

Berry Picking

Wildaan in London

2008-08-29T16:59:00.000-07:00

Wildaan in London

Brighton, England

2008-08-29T16:51:00.000-07:00

Brighton & Arundel Castle

LAKE DISTRICT

2008-08-29T16:23:00.000-07:00

IDA

Cambridge 2008

2008-08-29T15:54:00.000-07:00

Cambridge

Minarck Theatre, Cornwall, England

2008-08-29T15:45:00.000-07:00

The Minarck Theatre is based in Cornwall, England. The seats are carved in
descending order in the rock with the names of Shakespeare's Plays carved on
the seats.

Click here to visit.

Cornwall 2008

2008-08-29T15:37:00.001-07:00

Our holidays in Cornwall, UK